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 		Fun Books for Kids with Facts and Information
Scholastic offers kids with an interest in mathematics, science, geography and history four great series of fun fact books that both entertain and educate.
Science Picture Books for Kids
Learn fun facts about desert life, energy, and the human body in these great science books for kids.
Books on Discovery of America and Micronations
Nonfiction books for kids examine the discovery of America and how to start your own country.
Science Books for Kids on Robots and Alien Life
From robotic toys to SETI at home, these science books for kids showcase the ever changing world of robotics and astrobiology.
Kids Books Explore Unexplained Phenomena
Hoaxbusters question hoaxes and scams - and show kids how to make fake ghost photos and other optical illusions - in these fun nonfiction books.
Books on the American Civil War for Kids
Learn little-known-facts about the War Between the States in these nonfiction books on the American Civil War.
10 Best Ever! Fun Historical Fact Books for Kids
Originally published in 1998, these fun books for kids offer bizarre facts, quirky characters and a creative format sure to appeal to primary school aged readers.
American History Chapter Books for Kids
The history of African American slavery and the American Revolution come to life in these chapter books and graphic novel.
Nonfiction Books for Kids on World Demographics
Nonfiction books for kids help give children (and adults) a better perspective on population demographics and map reading.
Astronaut Nonfiction Books for Kids
From a boy's dream of the moon landing to the true story of 13 women who led the way for the first American female astronaut, these books will amaze fans of space travel.
Books About Marine Life by Dr Mark Norman
Australian marine biologist Dr Mark Norman offers primary school-aged students a glimpse at the amazing marine life of Antarctica and Australia.
Weird and Scary Nonfiction Trivia Books for Kids
Learn weird and scary facts about good bacteria, Bigfoot sightings, and giant animals in these bizarre but fun nonfiction trivia books for children.
Nonfiction Animals Books for Children
Arabian horses, wolverines, jackrabbits, and big black bears all show up in these nonfiction animal books written for preschool to elementary school readers.
Cardboard Box Crafts Books for Children
Reviews of kids' books about cardboard box crafts - cardboard craft indoor activities for children like making pretend play toys, cardboard playhouses, cardboard forts
Children's Picture Books About the Water Cycle
For elementary science lesson plans, teachers can use educational children's books about the water cycle to teach how one drop travels through the hydrologic cycle
Educational Kids Books About the Water Cycle
For science elementary lesson plans, teachers can use educational kids books to teach water cycle topics - rain, how water flows around the Earth, and how waterworks work
Book Review – The Death by Ananda Braxton-Smith
Known by many names including The Plague, The Black Death and The Pestilence, the pneumonic and bubonic plague decimated communities for hundreds of years.
Book Review – Spyology by Five Mile Press
Hidden codes, secret identities, double agents, surveillance techniques, spy gadgets and more are explained in this fun look at the world of international espionage.
Usborne Books With Art Projects and Ideas
Usborne offers numerous ideas for classroom art projects and ways to entertain children at home with craft, painting, drawing and learning about famous artworks.
Books That Explain How Things Work to Children
Children are often fascinated by the world around them and the many inventions and objects they see everyday. Encourage their curiosity with this selection of books.
Author Conrad Storad Excites Kids About Science
Most authors wouldn't expect their most popular science books for kids to come out of writing fun facts for stuffed animals. But that's what happened to Conrad J. Storad.
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
Bill Bryson explores the wonders of time and space, adapting his well-known adult text into an illustrated version suitable for readers aged 8 years and older.
Science on the Loose by Helaine Becker
Looking to make science fun for kids? This latest activity book is a great choice for teachers and homeschooling parents.
Centsibility: Money Management Tools
Centsibility teaches girls how to make, save, and spend money.
Partridgeberry, Redberry, Lingonberry, Too
A moth, Grapholita libertina, tells about the seasons of its life cycle, the seasons of the partridgeberry fruit, and the seasons of the people who harvest the berries.
Activities and Information to Entertain Children
In recent times there has been renewed interest in the children's activity books of the past. These are the books that inspired the trend.
How Soccer Works by Keltie Thomas
Learning science has never been so much fun! Find out how science affects this favorite sport.
For Primary School Kids: You're History Mate
Targeting a primary school-aged audience, Paul Stafford has brought together a collection of stories about 200 years of Australian characters and misfits.
Pet Rabbit Care
This entertaining, highly visual information and care book contains a wealth of knowledge, helping children understand the responsibilities of caring for a pet rabbit.

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